Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas. 

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.  

** This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus**

Position Summary:

The Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist will function in a supervisory and direct patient care role. This position will be responsible for providing assistance to the Chief Radiation Therapist in the management of daily operations for New York Proton Center radiation therapy services. The Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist will have 30 direct reports.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

In accordance with the strategic operational plan of the New York Proton Center, the Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist will promote and implement programming which facilitates organizational growth by performing the following functions:

• Collaborate with the Chief Radiation Therapist to facilitate daily clinical activities.
• Oversee the administration of safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment to ensure optimal patient care.
• Allocate staff resources based on workload requirements and changing priorities.
• Assist the Chief Radiation Therapist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control procedures for equipment and techniques to achieve a high standard of care.
• Hold conferences with staff to clearly and concisely disseminate new policy decisions and protocols and to ensure compliance with Federal, State and industry standards.
• Manage various personnel functions including hiring, coaching, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Establish and implement quality improvement plans for the therapy division ensuring compliance with all quality control regulations and standards.
• Function as an inter-departmental liaison between and coordinates clinical operations with physicians, therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, nurses, and other staff to ensure that patients receive integrated, timely, and accurate treatments.
• Develop and update policies, techniques, devices, and protocols for the treatment of patients with radiation therapy.
• Maintain and enhances professional growth and development through seminars, professional associations to keep abreast of trends in the profession and to assist in quality improvement initiatives. 
• Demonstrate practice-related learning and sharing knowledge and skills with others.
• Maintain flexible staff and patient scheduling to promote maximum and efficient patient throughput.
• Promote adherence to documented policies and procedures.
• Efficiently maintain clinical supply levels.
• Offer new ideas, solutions, and/or options through innovative and critical thinking.
• Identify challenges and opportunities for change or improvement.
• Utilizes appropriate communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Encourage collaboration and input from all team members, valuing the contributions of others.
• Balance individual goals with those of the team.
• Conduct themselves as a professional role model.
• Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of a JCERT accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent, required.

BS Degree in Radiation Therapy or a related health science field, preferred.

License and Certification:

Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiation therapy, required.

Licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a radiologic technologist, required.

Certification in Basic Life Support/CPR, required.

Experience:

Five years of experience as a radiation therapist with comprehensive clinical knowledge to include treatment delivery and simulation, required.

At least 2 years supervisory experience, required.

Proton Therapy experience, preferred. 

About the Area:

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country. 

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.  NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.